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BOMS: blockchain-enabled organ matching system.

Ikechi Saviour Igboanusi¹, Chigozie Athanasius Nnadiekwe^2,3, Joseph Uche Ogbede^4,5

¹ICT Convergence Research Center, Kumoh National Institute of Technology, Gumi, South Korea. ikechisaviour@kumoh.ac.kr.

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|July 11, 2024

Summary

This study introduces a Blockchain-enabled Organ Matching System (BOMS) for secure and verifiable organ donation processes. BOMS enhances efficiency and privacy in organ matching, outperforming existing blockchain-based systems.

Keywords:

Blockchain Cross-matching Medical data Organ matching Smart contract

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Area of Science:

Biomedical Informatics
Computer Science
Blockchain Technology

Background:

Current organ donation systems face challenges in secure data management, efficient matching, and maintaining recipient trust.
Ensuring privacy and verifiability in organ matching processes is critical for ethical and effective transplantation.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose and evaluate a novel Blockchain-enabled Organ Matching System (BOMS).
To enhance the security, privacy, and efficiency of organ matching and record management using blockchain technology.

Main Methods:

Implementation of a Blockchain-enabled Organ Matching System (BOMS) on the Ethereum blockchain.
Integration of biological factors and cross-matching into smart contracts for automated verification.
Utilizing patient-associated blockchain addresses to ensure privacy without direct use of personal records.

Main Results:

The BOMS demonstrated superior performance compared to existing blockchain-based organ matching systems.
The system ensures tamper-resistance for recipient records and waiting queues through blockchain storage.
BOMS successfully handled scenarios with donors lacking immediate compatible recipients.

Conclusions:

The proposed BOMS offers a secure, transparent, and efficient solution for organ matching and data management.
Blockchain technology can significantly improve the integrity and verifiability of organ donation processes.
The system's compatibility with various blockchain networks and its robust security underscore its potential for real-world application.